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Fire on Wellington's Tory Street
A fire investigator is at the scene of a blaze that's caused disruption in central Wellington.

Firefighters battle central Wellington blaze amid wild winds
FENZ were called to the scene at a commercial property in Te Aro at around 9pm

Major internet outage throws some of the biggest apps into shutdown
Snapchat, Fortnite, and some streaming platforms among those affected by large scale internet shutdown.

Consign my Ashes try to history - Davies' England challenge
Thirty-one years ago this week, Jonathan Davies scored arguably Wembley's greatest-ever try. This Saturday, he wants to see England produce a memorable moment to match it.

Forest in advanced talks to appoint manager Dyche
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to appoint former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche as their manager.

Rail firm losing £45.5m revenue from fare evasion
South Western Railway was the first company to be renationalised by the Labour government in May.

UK military to get powers to shoot down drones near bases
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year.

Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

Inquiry announced to investigate Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.

Some of the NRL's biggest stars enjoyed returning to Tonga last week
The Tongans have kick-started their Pacific Championships campaign in style -- by spending five days back on the Pacific island. SOURCE: @tongarugbyleagueofficial

Black Caps mauled by record-setting England
The pasting leaves New Zealand having to win in Auckland on Thursday to salvage the series.

Busted singer to front series on addiction recovery
Matt Willis has spoken openly about his own battles with addiction.

Boulter's poor run continues with first-round loss
British number three Katie Boulter continues her poor run of form with defeat by German Eva Lys in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.

Couple have to live green or £150,000 eco house will be torn down
Abigail and Marcus Beck built their home under Wales' unique One Planet Development policy.

Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".

Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
The Emirates flight hit a vehicle on the ground as it landed at the international airport.

Louvre heist creates 'terrible image' of France, justice minister says
A manhunt is underway to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - are broken up.

Cricket live updates: Black Caps v England - second T20 international
Follow every ball as New Zealand look to take a series lead at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post
The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.